Introduction Days
In your first days in Gothenburg, there will be lots to do and absorb. This page provides information about activities for newly arrived students that are held at the start of the semester. The University Welcome Programme, social activities arranged by student buddies and student associations. There is also quite a lot of administrative tasks you need to take care of as a new student.
Welcome Programme
The International Student Welcome Programme is held at the beginning of each semester. The programme of events and activities provides international students with practical information about the University and living in Gothenburg. It is also a perfect opportunity to meet other international students and Student Buddies from all over the world.
Welcome Services, together with numerous student buddies, usually organise a pick-up service from Landvetter airport (GOT), the central station, and the ferry terminals.
The guaranteed moving-in date (17 January, noon) and the start of the semester (17 January, ca 9.00 am) coincides this year which means that we cannot organise a pick-up service to your accommodation.
However, it is easy to find your way from the airport, bus and train station via shuttle busses, trams etc. Read more about this on our transportation site. If you need to book accommodation before the start of the semester you can find hostels and hotels on Goteborg.com's website.
Transportation and getting around
Hostels and hotels in Gothenburg
Welcome Day programme to be announced later.
Swedes and student life in Gothenburg programme, date TBC
- Student budget in Gothenburg
- Living in Sweden with a focus on intercultural competence
- Panel discussion with international students
The Welcome Pack is a tote bag sporting the University of Gothenburg logo. They used to be black with the logo in white, but to make them even more environmentally friendly, we have switched to this beige one.
These bags are only given to international students, so if you see anyone with such a bag out in the city, you have probably just spotted another international student. Its contents includes a map of the city, a University of Gothenburg reflective slap wrap, a list of things to do while in Gothenburg, as well as various information about, for instance, public transport and recycling.
Pick up your Welcome Pack, autumn 2021
You can pick up your Welcome Packs at Servicecenter Haga.
Servicecenter Haga opening hours and address
Keep yourself updated on the activities
